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Vol. 26 No. 4 • “Vintage, Collectible, & Antique Wonders” • April 2016
by Britt Aamodt MINNEAPOLIS– In June 1948, Columbia Records made history. At a New York City press conference, the company unveiled the long-playing record. It wasn’t as if vinyl records, running at 33-1/3 revolutions per minute, hadn’t been around in the 1930s. But the Great Depression and World War II got in the way of innovation.
Laura Hoenack, Co-owner Hymie’s Vintage Records, Minneapolis
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People bring their records to Hymie’s to sell. They might be downsizing, getting divorced or just cleaning closets. Hoenack says going through a record collection is like “reading an autobiography, if the person has been collecting a long time.” (Photos by Britt Aamodt unless otherwise noted)
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One of the advantages vinyl records have over their digital counterparts is their tactile nature. You can’t beat 12-inch cover art like the iconic cover for the Rolling Stones’ “Some Girls” album.
With the post-war economy booming, Columbia’s research and development labs revisited the idea of long-playing records to replace 78s, which were made of shellac and, on a 12-inch disc, could only hold five minutes of music per side.
Columbia’s 1948 press conference inaugurated the industry conversion to 33-1/3 vinyl records. Not to be outdone, rival RCA Records responded with the launch of the vinyl single, the socalled 45 because it spun at 45 rpm. Minneapolis, In you can collect shellac or vinyl, but you’ll
have to go to different shops. Vintage Music Company on 38th Street specializes in 78s, music cylinders, and the machines that play them. Meanwhile, Hymie’s Vintage Music on Lake Street supplies vinyl junkies with LPs, 45s, EPs, test pressings, bootlegs, picture discs, promos,
and even a few 8-track tapes. And the folks who staff the register and cherry pick private record collections for the racks are the owners. Laura and Dave Hoenack have run the shop, which Rolling Stone magazine
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There will be no Chuck and Wood Chuck circus tricks performed at our 26th Anniversary...
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...BUT, we WILL have: • Gigantic Discounts from every dealer in our shop! • Complimentary Wine served 5-7 pm each day! • Complimentary Beverages and Snacks served throughout each day! • Gift Certificate Drawings held every two hours throughout each day!
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Scratches are the bugaboo of vinyl collectors. There’s nothing worse than having a favorite record skip. Even though older 78s are highly breakable, people have successfully glued them together and listened to them again.
Hymie’s
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has ranked as one of the 30 best record stores in the nation, since 2009. “It started as an impulsive idea and it worked out,” said Laura about the couple’s
The Replacements were a Minneapolis rock band formed in 1979. They initially recorded with Minneapolis record label Twin/Tone Records. Their first album was 1981’s “Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash.”
decision to buy the store a month before their daughter was born. Dave had to finish out a contract working for the schools. So at the beginning, Laura
had the day shift. “Every day, I would walk my 14-month-old son and my pregnant
Hymie’s
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ZUMBROTA MEMORY MAKER ANTIQUES 350 22nd St. - Zumbrota
(507) 732-5321
Specializing in Investment-quality Antiques. From MN-52 at Zumbrota, take the MN-58 exit and turn south. In 2 blocks take the first right after McDonalds. Memory Maker is 2 blocks west on the right.
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Phone: (507) 377-8212 • (507) 456-3699
After Hours
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30+ DEALERS — OPEN DAILY Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 • Sun 12:00-5:30 (Closed Mondays - December - March)
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HARMONY 135 Booths offering a selection of 90,000 items
50422 262nd Street • Austin, MN 507-437-3343 or 507-438-7070
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Laura and Dave Hoenack take turns managing the store and parenting their kids. It’s Dave’s turn.
Hymie’s Vintage Records is named after a real person. Jim “Hymie” Peterson started the record shop in the late 1980s. (Photo provided)
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self to the store and run it until [Dave] got off school. It was wonderful. We could be stay-at-home parents. One of us would come to the store and one would stay home.” They also became the next thing to experts
on vinyl, especially of local provenance. “Minnesota is a unique place for rare records,” said Laura. Local musicians “have an independent streak of producing their own records instead of going after labels.”
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Minneapolis label Soma Records released the Trashmen’s “Surfin’ Bird” in 1963. The single jumped from the local scene to Billboard’s Hot 100.
Minneapolis company started pushing vinyl in Cont. from page 5 1954 but nine years Where there are later found itself on indie artists, there are Billboard’s Hot 100 indie labels. The most with the Trashmen’s celebrated of the early labels was Soma Hymie’s Records. The Cont. on page 9
Hymie’s Hoenack counts Bonnie Raitt’s debut, self-titled album as a favorite listen. It doesn’t hurt that the album, released in 1971, was recorded near Minnetonka, Minn., with help from local folk and blues musicians Dave “Snaker” Ray, Willie Murphy, and John Beach.
Vinyl not only comes in different speeds, but also in different colors and shapes. This Bruce Springsteen album is pretty tame in gold vinyl. Other artists have seen their albums splashed with confetti color. Vinyl has been shaped into bananas, scorpions, police badges, and the Rolling Stones’ “Tongue and Lip” design.
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(507) 359-1090 Mon.-Sat. 10-5 • Sun. 12-4
The Peddler’s Occasional April Schedule Sale Dates Thurs, Fri, & Sat
Handiwork
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A large selection of glass, porcelain, pottery, furniture, jewelry, pictures, lamps, books, primitives & more.
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Old Town Antiques & Mercantile
521 N. Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN 56001
Hours: Wed-Fri 11-5 • Sat 11-4 Sun Noon- 5 Antiques • Collectibles Bobble-heads Memorabilia • Twins for sale.
MANKATO
Broad Street Antiques
•vintage • home decor • gifts • upcycled • repurposed • furniture •Country Chic paint retailer
(507) 386-0600
All in a Historic Building in a Charming Neighborhood.
HOURS:
unique multi-dealer shop M-T-Th-Fri.-Sat. 11-5:30 Alocated in the heart of Old Sun. 1-4 • Closed Wed. Town that unites the present with the past.
JANESVILLE
Ms. Mac's Antiques 100 North Main Street Janesville, MN (507) 317-2457
Wed thru Sat: 10:30am - 4:30pm An “ever-changing” variety of country and primitives uniquely displayed in a century-old building.
1434 N. Broad St., Mankato 507-291-5528
Wed - Sat 11-5 pm, Sun. 12-4 pm
WASECA
1101 N. State St. Waseca, MN 56093
Open 7 Days a Week • M-F 10-5 • Sat 9-5 • Sun 12-4 (507) 835-4000
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Sporting collectors won’t let this one get away --PRESS RELEASE MEDINA, MINN.- The 21st Annual Minnesota Sporting Collectibles Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at the Medina Entertainment Center in Medina, Minn. The entertainment
center is located 4.5 miles west of Highway 494 at 500 Highway 55 in Medina, Minn. Admission, $5. Exhibitors from over 10 states will cover more than 200 tables with collectible fishing lures, rods, reels, minnow buckets, duck
Just one of many alluring lures you might find at the show.
and spearing decoys, hunting equipment, advertising, posters, calendars, books, magazines, traps, cabin décor, spears, knives, sporting art, game calls, and anything else you can think of related to outdoor recreation. Free appraisals will
be available. Bring your sporting collectibles for evaluation and/or sale. For information visit www.american sporting.net or contact Wally at 651-771-8926 or dollslures@comcast. net or Tim at 651-3872338 or FishDecoy@ FishDecoy.net
Haupt antiek Market
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7570 147th St W • Apple Valley
Thurs. 9am-8pm Fri. 9am-7pm Sat. 9 am-5pm Sun. 11 am-4pm
(5 mi. S. of the Mall of America on Cedar Ave to 147th St, then W. one blk. - on the left, across from Famous Dave’s)
New europeaN Flea Market FiNds have arrived!
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Thurs .• Fri. • Sat. • Sun.
April 14, 15, 16, & 17
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upcoMiNg Market May 19th-21st Phone: 651-329-3871 deb@hauptantiek.com or www.hauptantiek.com
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Plato Pines-n-Tiques An intriguing assemblage of wares MODERN - ANTIQUE - RUSTIC REFINED - SALVAGED is in the BARN! (320) 238-2579
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Norm's Antiques 421 Louisa St., • Hamburg, MN
(Located 1/2 block S of Baseball Park 1-1/2 blocks N of the Post Office)
(952) 467-3527
Spring Open HOuSe
MAR 18 - APR 23 • M-Sat. 9-5; Sun. 12-5
Pottery: Roseville (over 400 pieces) •Hull • McCoy • Shawnee • • Beer & Bar Collectibles • • Lighted Neon Signs & Pictures ~ 100’s of other Collectibles ~
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TREASURE CHEST ANTIQUES 952-467-2626
~ Hours ~
18 3rd Avenue SE Norwood Young America, MN 55397
A wide selection of Antiques, Thurs - Sat vintage items, glassware, antique tools, 10am - 5pm beer collectibles, and repurposed furniture at affordable prices!
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952-465-3887
Antiques • Collectibles • Primitives Glassware & Lots of Treasures Open: Mon-Thurs: 10:30-1 • Fri-Sun: 10-5
115 1st Street E. • Jordan, MN 55352 (952)492-5005
Radio Tubes & Tube Testing • Dennis & Rose
An old-fashioned multi-dealer shop 68 We buy, sell and consign Member Minnesota Antique Network www.minnesotaantiquenetwork.com
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Open 4 days a month - 12 dealers under one roof and a yard packed full!
• Apr 21, 22, 23, & 24 • • May 19, 20, 21, & 22 •
Open EARLY at 9:00am Thurs - Sat
Thurs: 9-7 • Fri: 9-6 • Sat: 9-5 • Sun: 11-4
714-1st Ave E (Hwy 101) • Shakopee
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Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 5pm 218 Water St. Jordan, MN 55352
(Located in LB Antiques)
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Buying, selling & celebrating North Dakota pottery (NDPCS) will hold their 27th annual convention Friday, June 10, Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12. The convention will be held in Grand Forks, N.D. at the University of North Dakota Gorecki Alumni Center and at the Grand Forks --PRESS RELEASE GRAND FORKS, Inn & Suites. N.D.--The North The 2016 NDPCS Dakota Pottery convention theme is Collectors Society “UND–The Birth of
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North Dakota Art Pottery and a Century of Progress.” A UND Ceramics History Symposium will be held at the Gorecki Alumni Center. The Center, opened in 2012, showcases the University’s magnificent art and pottery collections, transforming the Center into a high quality museum. The exhibits North Dakota is proud of its pottery.
John’s Antiques Specializing in Lamps & Lamp Repair
Open Daily 9:30am-6pm • Closed Sunday
226 West 7th Street • St. Paul, MN (1 Block West of Xcel and River Centers)
(651) 227-2469 • Wally & Kurt Wescott
Mall of St. Paul 1817 Selby Ave (Corner of Selby & Fairview) St. Paul, MN • 651-647-6163 www.MallOfStPaul.com
Antiques • Clothing • Vintage • Furniture Retro • Collectibles • Jewelry • Vinyl Tuesday-Sunday • 11am - 7pm
40th Anniversary Celebration and Storewide SALE
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Refreshments & Door Prizes
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John is RETIRING after 48 YEARS!
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John Remackel Phone: (651) 222-6131 261 Fort Road (West 7th) St. Paul, MN 55102
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include art by worldrenowned artists as well as regional artists, such as Paul Barr. Outstanding exhibits of historic UND pottery (including the Margaret Cable fireplace) and Native American Art will be on display. Special one-day/onetime only displays from private collectors and museums will also be on exhibit. The North Dakota pottery auction (listing and numerous pictures at www.ndpcs.org and www.globalauction Hebron guide.com); clay presentations; NDPCS pottery “Road Show”; open houses and swap meet; and NDPCS banquet and annual meeting are popular additions. The NDPCS, founded in 1989, is dedicated to preserving interest in North Dakota-made pottery. The major producers of pottery made from North Dakota clay include: University of North Dakota Pottery – Grand Forks; Dickota Pottery – Dickinson; Turtle Mountain Indian Pottery – Belcourt; WPA Ceramics – Mandan; Rosemeade Pottery – Wahpeton; Ceramics by Messer – Bowman; Little Heart Ceramics – Mandan; Three Tribes Stoneware – New Town. Find out more about the NDPCS, pottery made in North Dakota, the annual convention, membership, the annual auction and much more information by visiting the website at: www. ndpcs.org
ANTIQUES in EXCELSIOR EVERYTHING! (CLOSED WEDNESDAYS)
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Consignment Household Furnishings • Art and Antiques of Exceptional Quality • Estate Sales Conducted 221 Water St., Excelsior, MN 55331 • 952-470-0205
LEIPOLD’S
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Tues - Sat: 10am to 4pm 952-473-7719
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LAMPSHADES Complete Selection All Styles
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Enhancing Your Lighting Heritage
952-881-2636
• LAMPS • LAMPSHADES • FIXTURES
VINTAGE & REPRODUCTION SALES SERVICE TWIN CITIES BEST REPAIR
9911 Lyndale Ave S East & South of 35W at 98th St. Open Five Days (CLOSED SUN. & MON.)
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SPECIALIZING IN LAMPSHADES Located in the Excelsior Mill Glass & Fabric • Prints & 310Plains Water Street
MN 55331 Bring Your Lamp for Fitting!Excelsior, thru FRI OPEN 7 MON DAYS A WEEK 10am - 6pm HANDCRAFTS HOME Street 239 Water 952-474-7428 SAT GIFTS ACCESSORIESMN Excelsior, 10am - 5pm
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Glass & Fabric Prints & Plains Bring Your SPECIALIZING IN LAMPSHADES Lamp for Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. Street • 952-474-5880 9 239 cozyWater rooms of American & European antiques for Fitting! the discerning collector & decorator.
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Hymie’s has a section of Little Golden Records, the little yellow 45s that accompanied Little Golden Books for children.
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“Surfin’ Bird.” The surf-rock hit has since become part of the nation’s popcultural soundtrack, covered by a number of artists and spoofed on the animated series “Family Guy.” In 2015,
The Hoenacks have preserved Hymie’s hand-written divider labels. When a divider cracks, they save the hand-written tab to keep Hymie’s presence in the store.
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“Heart Play: Unfinished Dialogue” features not the music but the myth of John Lennon as told by the musician himself in this audio recording made for an interview published in the December 1980 issue of Playboy. Lennon was assassinated December 8, 1980 outside the Dakota, his residence in New York City.
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North Dakota springs early & late April shows --PRESS RELEASE BISMARCK, N.D. & FARGO, N.D.--Crying Hill Antiques of Mandan, N.D. is sponsoring two April 2015 shows. The first North Dakota April show will be
in Bismarck on Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Burleigh County 4H Building located at 3715 E. Bismarck Expressway. The second show
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Eight-track tapes were not the works of art album covers were, that’s for sure. Production of 8-track tapes began their decline in 1962 when the cassette tape arrived. Though not as highly prized by audiophiles, they still find their way to Hymie’s, where they have their devoted fans.
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Rick Shefchik devoted an entire book— ”Everybody’s Heard about the Bird”—to that song and the 1960s Minnesota rock-n-roll scene that gave it birth. “Surfin’ Bird” was an exception to the rule. The drawback of the old indie labels was that they didn’t have the distribution networks of major labels. Much local vinyl never made it out of the Midwest. But that rarity is what makes these discs so collectible.
Minneapolis psychedelic group C.A. Quintet sold less than 1000 copies of its 1968 album “Trip Thru Hell.” Nowadays the original LP goes for big bucks, when you can find it. “It’s come through the shop three or four times in six years. That’s one that sells online for thousands of dollars,” said Laura. The 21st-century music industry is in turmoil. Digital downloads have replaced CDs. Listeners seem
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Hymie used to record mixtapes live in the shop, announcing the cuts and cueing the LPs. The Hoenacks inherited some of Hymie’s original cassette mixtapes.
Mississippi River Valley show benefits high school band --PRESS RELEASE LA CROSSE, WIS.--Logan High School in La Crosse, Wis., is going far beyond bake sales this spring to generate funds for scholarships and the school band. Students, parents, and alumni are banding together to put on the 16th Annual La Crosse Logan Band Antique Show on
Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show will be held in the Logan High School Field House at 1500 Ranger Dr. Dealers will bring furniture, jewelry, glassware, lamps, sports, toys, pottery, and more. Contact Mark Lakmann at 608789-3318.
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Rehab can be profitable--but sneaky by Joan Sween Well, there I was in the rehabilitation center, and plenty grouchy about it. I had a damaged leg and had to learn how to walk again. The Man I Married said, with a straight face, “It’s lucky you still have your ability to talk.”
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Over the next few days, many friends visited, each one bringing a small silver overlay piece as a get-well present.
Puzzled, I finally asked a writer friend, “Where are you gals finding these neat items?” “Oh, I shouldn’t reveal our secret, but a few miles north of here, there’s an antique mall with a whole case of silver overlay.”
GOOD CREEPING GRIEF! Unaware of my antiques side of life, my friends were buying my silver overlay pieces in the mall and giving them back to me as presents! Was this fraud? Would the IRS be looking for me? I called the mall and had all the remaining silver overlay boxed and put away. Then I turned to box up all the pretty little pieces that were on display on my bedside table. They weren’t there! I screeched for help. “Those silver overlay items, what happened to them?” “Oh, those dinky little glass jobbies?” Cindy, the aide, looked confused and said, “I picked them all up and put them in the storage cabinet where we keep odd vases.” “Find them!” I cried. “We’ve got to find them! They’re worth a lot of money and they aren’t mine.
Or, rather, they are mine. Or maybe now they are owned by the IRS fraud division!” Cindy leaped to my aid, speeding my wheelchair down the hall so fast the wheels smoked. “There they are!” she exclaimed when we reached the storage room. “Yes!” I exclaimed with joy. “No!” I sobbed when I took a second look. “There are only six here. There should be eleven.” “Some of the ladies may have taken a few,” said Cindy. So, one by one, we searched for the residents with silver overlay pieces, explaining that they weren’t mine. I didn’t mention they might belong to the IRS. Four of the ladies graciously returned the little silver decorated pieces. The fifth lady was not about to budge. “They were left for anyone in the storeroom,” she huffed. “This one is mine.” I tried pleading-
my room, I asked TMIM if he thought I would go to jail. “Certainly not,” he said, “you haven’t done anything wrong.” “But you have invented a great marketing plan if you could just manage to break a leg every three months or so.”
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Joan Sween, a former English teacher and dramaturge, is an antiques dealer in southeastern Minnesota who has written three books: Nice Girls Don’t Bite, a paranormal mystery featuring two Minnesota Nice antiques dealers; a collection of her columns titled Dealer’s Choice; and Deathblow: The Encore Killer Always Returns. She is also an accomplished playwright whose works include the drama, The First Woman, referring to Mary Surratt, who became the first woman executed by the U.S. government after being convicted of aiding in President Lincoln’s assassination.
with no luck. I tried fear. “If you don’t give that piece of silver overlay back, the IRS will come and arrest you.” “Pooh! Let them try!” she said. “When the Feds arrest you, they print your name and address in the paper.” “Hah!” she snorted, “Let ’em come!” “And they print your age.” I added. “My age,” she gulped. “My age? Well, perhaps I don’t need this after all,” she said, shoving the final silver overlay piece at me. Later, cowering in
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--PRESS RELEASE WAUKESHA, WIS.--Lake Country Antiques & Garden Show presented by Ron & Debby Christman-owners of Antiques Dent Center at Wales--will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 29;
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Civil War & Military Spring Show comes to Illinois --PRESS RELEASE WHEATON, ILL.—Zurko’s Midwest Promotions presents its Civil War and Military Extravaganza Spring Show & Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds located at 2015 W. Manchester in Wheaton, Ill. Admission, $9. Early buyers can get in at 8 a.m. for $25. Besides thousands of Civil War treasures, artifacts from fur traders and mountain men, the Revolutionary War, SpanishAmerican War, Indian Wars, and World Wars will be available. For information, call 715-526-9769 or visit www. zurkopromotions.com
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Loft celebrates 40 years at 50th & Xerxes --PRESS RELEASE MINNEAPOLIS-The Loft Antiques, located on the corner of 50th Street and Xerxes in Minneapolis, will be celebrating 40 years of business with a storewide sale, refreshments and door prizes from Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May
1. (20 percent off). In the mid 1970s, a handful of women who loved antiquing rented space in an upper level, former apartment just across the street from the Loft’s current location. Each room had a distinct feel of kitchen, either a bathroom, bedroom, or
main room. The women capitalized on the charm and filled the spaces with dressers, tables and other rare finds. New merchandise was brought up steep, narrow stairs. Not an easy job! They shared workdays, divided expenses, and rented out space by the room.
The current crew at the Loft is celebrating 40 years at the corner of 50th Street and Xerxes in Minneapolis.
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Soon the Loft business model was born, the name befitting the little store perched above the streets below. Business was bustling, but hauling merchandise up the stairs was grueling. When the Loft’s current space came up for rent, the five brave dealers took a deep breath and a leap of faith and rented all
dealers, a countertop, and fresh paint, the new Loft was open for business. Today, the Loft is a cornerstone of the neighborhood, with 15 dealers, including three of the original members. The Loft is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
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VINTAGE & DECORATIVE ITEMS FURNITURE • GLASSWARE JEWELRY • BOOKS • TOYS Show Hours: Sat. 8am - 5pm • Sun. 10am - 4pm Set-up: Friday 8am to 6pm Admission: Reg. $4.50; w/Discount Coupon $3.50; Under 12 FREE (One coupon per Admission)
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1/2 mile N of Hwy. 10 on Ferry Street (Hwy. 47) Anoka, MN
Saturday & Sunday, June 4th & 5th at the
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Art Pottery • Jewelry Furniture • Silver Matching Art Glass • Tins • Tools Advertising • Postcards Vintage • and MORE!
EDUCATION BUILDING 1265 N SNELLING AVE • ST. PAUL
Saturday: 8am - 5pm • Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Antique, Vintage & Craft Show
MN STATE FAIRGROUNDS
10am - 6pm s ATurdAy 9am - 4pm
Held at the Anoka County Fairgrounds • Anoka, Minnesota
Rain or Shine!
JUNE 24 & 25, 2016
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METROPROMOS, INC. 18th Annual
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4000 square feet. With their families’ help, they hauled out every item on carts and dollies in a parade down the street to the new store, where two floors of cozy nooks and crannies soon filled up with furniture, lighting, rugs, primitives and accessories--all vintage and antique. After adding 10 more
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Spectacular Show coming to fairgrounds --PRESS RELEASE ST. PAUL, MINN.The Antique Spectacular Spring Antique & Collectibles Show & Sale will be held inside and ouside of the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds at 1265 N. Snelling Ave. in St. Paul, Minn.--three miles north of I-94 and two miles south of State Highway 36--on Saturday, April 16 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission, $6, with $1
Dealer Steve Studer of Houlton, Wis., brought the train one spring. The original owner’s grandson found it stored in a granary. The wheels and the cow catcher were cast iron.
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off with this press release. Hundreds of dealers will have thousands of artifacts at a wide range of prices to provide a show that is brimming with more antique and vintage decorative and collectible items than you can imagine. Sponsored by Prime Promotions. Call 612-961-3401 for more information. Bookings also available for the Antique Spectactular Fall Show coming up Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2.
AmericAn Sporting collectibleS 21St AnnuAl Show
Held Outdoors in Riverside Park
April 9, 2016 • 9am - 2pm
Marigold Days
Minnesota’s Largest!
Medina Entertainment Center 500 Hwy 55 • Medina, MN
ANTIQUE & FLEA MARKET
(Hwy 55 West from I-494 - 4.5 miles)
Admission: $5 per person • Under 16 FREE
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 10 & 11, 2016
Featuring: Fishing Lures, Duck Decoys, Game Calls, Spearing Decoys, Hunting Equipment, Advertising Signs, Posters, Calendars, Books, Magazines, Traps, Cabin Decor, Bobbers, Spears, Knives, Shell Boxes, Rods, Reels, Licenses, Sporting Art, etc. etc. Over 200 Tables! www.AmericAnSporting.net
MANTORVILLE, MN Antique Dealers Wanted. For Info. Write: Marigold Days Antique Show P.O. Box 202 • Mantorville, MN 55955
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Inside: 10’ X 14’ starting at $110 Outside: 15’ X 20’ $70
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THIS IS THE BIG SHOW! ANTIQUE SPECTACULAR 2016
Antique & Collectibles
Show & Sale
Indoors & Outdoors at THE GRANDSTAND
MN STATE FAIRGROUNDS 1265 N Snelling Ave • St. Paul, MN 55108 Located in St. Paul on Snelling Ave 3 mi N of I-94, 2 mi S of State Hwy 36
Saturday & Sunday
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INDOOR & OUTDOOR DEALER SPACE AVAILABLE Hundreds of Vendors with a Huge Variety of Merchandise!
Call (612) 961-3401 BOOK NOW FOR OUR FALL SHOW! OCTOBER 1ST & 2ND, 2016
Prime Promotions Brings Buyers and Sellers Together!
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• “Vintage, Collectible, & Antique Wonders” •
Design Trends of the Mid-20th Century ANTIQUES
The Original Recyclables!
Picture this!
The faces of old-time radio
“Say goodnight, Gracie.” Radio’s best-remembered husband-and-wife team, George Burns and Gracie Allen.
The Great Gildersleeve, as introduced by Hal Peary. The boy with the bat is Gildy’s mischievous nephew, “Leroy” (Walter Tetley).
2 Fabulous
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Radio was the first entertainment medium that could be enjoyed right at home. Listeners
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Garry Moore, a radio performer whose appeal transferred easily to television.
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Pottery, Jewelry, Furniture, Western Americana, Primitives, Sterling, Depression and Elegant Glass, Postcards, and Scandinavian artifacts.
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“Good night Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are”: the irrepressible Jimmy Durante.
Who’s the dummy now? “Charlie McCarthy” turns the tables on ventriloquist Edgar Bergen. “Ol’ Blue Eyes” when he wasn’t that old: Frank Sinatra, shown during his stint on radio’s Your Hit Parade.
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were transfixed by their “talking furniture.” If you wanted to see a movie, you had to go to the movie theatre. If
Worth The Trip! Quality Antiques & Original Art in a Gallery Setting Fridays & Saturdays 10am to 4pm (or by chance or appointment)
toric & s i H t i Vis
Unique Crosby , MN Dealer Space Available
Antique Capital of The Lakes Area
www.hallett-abbey.com OPEN YEAR ROUND! HAllett Antique emporium
Antiques
28 W. Main St. Crosby, MN 56441
Abbey House Antiques
~ Featuring American Art Pottery ~ 23650 Forest Road Mission furniture, lighting, P.O. Box 574 cabin style antiques, Deerwood, MN 56444-0574 decoys and lures crosby/brainerd lakes area
“Don’t 10 West Main • Crosby, MN You’ve heard... by its 218-546-2769 judge a book ..” r. cove We may look like a small shop... BUT... Come in and be wonder-
fully suprised by how big we are! WINTER HOURS 3,500 Sq. Ft. of Antiques, Oct 15-Jun15
Thurs Thru saT Noon - 5pm
Collectibles, & Books Good Quality - Well Priced!
A Multi-Dealer Shop!
2 Levels!
“Duffy’s Tavern—Duffy ain’t here.” (He never was). Ed Gardner as “Archie the Bartender” on Duffy’s Tavern.
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1979 W HWY 27 • SWANVILLE, MN 56382 4 mi N of SwaNville; 12 mi e of loNg Prairie oN HigHway 27 www.CentralMnWestwind.com Facebook.com/CentralMnWestwindAntiquesConsignment
Radio offered an appealing alternate reality, one that existed solely within the imagination of its audience. Thanks to Mel Blanc’s vocal sound effects, we could picture, in our own minds, unique versions of Jack Benny’s
Crow Wing Antiques
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It’s sprIng! take a road trIp! We’re openIng In aprIL For the 2016 season! Lots oF neW InVentorY aLong WIth boat docks, boat LIFts & storage sheds!
you wanted to laugh along with your favorite comic or swoon to your favorite crooner, you visited your local vaudeville house. But radio brought the entertainment to you. Hair up in curlers? Doing homework or household chores? No need to worry: your radio friends would never know.
Bob Novak & Scott Berg shop: 218-534-3700 • cell: 218-838-0611 buy - sell - consign - appraisals - internet sales
27 W. Main St. Crosby, MN 56441
Lindbergh Country Antique Shops
Known for his “Pennsylvanians” (as well as his blender): music-maker Fred Waring.
re In-Sto ! LS SPECIA HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-5 pm • Saturdays, 9:30 am-4 pm CLOSED Sundays and Holidays 79 East Broadway, Little Falls, MN 56345 Store: 320-632-5350 Home: 320-632-6796
The eyes have it: hyper-energetic entertainer Eddie Cantor.
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Always where the action was: premier NBC radio sportscaster, Bill Stern, of the Colgate Sports Newsreel.
“Uncle Miltie,” Milton Berle, who later achieved much greater fame on television.
as not to disappoint was needed. fans, Ms. Payne made In 1947, radio fans Cont. from page 18 herself up as a lovable could finally see their Maxwell, that ancient oldster for personal on-air favorites in the Fargo West Fargo Moorhead jalopy he refused to appearances. When the part with. When Fibber show finally left the air Smack Dab McGee opened his in 1960, less makeup Cont. on page 20 crammed-to-the-doorjambs hall closet, and a cacophony of objects Mon.-Sat. came tumbling out, we 10 AM-7 PM could say to ourselves, “An Old Friends Cottage” “Well now, that was Sun. Noon-6 PM probably a fishing “Quality Antiques 5258 51st Ave S pole,” or, “That must uniquely displayed” have been Fibber’s mandolin.” What was 5258 51st Avenue South • Fargo, ND 58104 A Creative Mix Of heard, what was seen in Vintage, Antiques, the mind’s eye, was Home Decor, & Gifts dependent on personal A New Mall in Fargo With Over 60 Vendors interpretation. Featuring a Wide Variety of Antiques, 11,000 Sq. Ft. • 80+ Vendors But what about the performers themselves? www.MoorheadAntiqueMall.com Collectibles and Repurposed Items. They had to look a certain way, didn’t OPEN 10 to 6 • 7 days usSee on they? Not always. Some, like Bob Hope and Burns and Allen, were already familiar 2811 SE Main Ave, Moorhead faces from their stage I-94 East exit 2A • I-94 West exit 2B and movie work. www.farmantiques.weebly.com But as for others, what we “saw” was what we expected to see. “Amos and Andy” were really two black men, weren’t they? Well no. In that much An Old Times Antiques Trails Map less inclusive age, the DETROIT LAKES roles were played by Park white performers Rapids SuLaine’s Antique Mall Freeman Gosden and 603 Hwy 10 E Charles Correll. (218) 844-6830/SuLainesAntiques.com DENT Detroit Lakes Great Mon-Sat 10-5:30; Sun 12-5 “The Empty Nest Gildersleeve” had to be Facebook.com/SulainesAntiques Antiques / Vintage / Collectibles a rotund little blowhard, 202 Main St • (218) 770-2698 Fergus Falls didn’t he? Harold Tues-Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 12-4 Peary, who originated Opening May 1, 2016 the role, certainly filled Collectors Corner the bill. Then Hal left 221 W Lincoln (Riverfront Square) UNDERWOOD 736-2210 Dent the show, replaced by (218) Mon-Fri 10-5; Sat 9:30-4 Elle’s Antiques the much taller (and 3 Rooms + Hallway & thrift! 27685 County Highway 35 thinner) Willard (218) 731-1483 • (218) 826-6571 Waterman. Thanks to Lincoln Avenue Antiques Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10am - 5pm Fergus their almost identical 221 W Lincoln (Riverfront Square) Opening May 5, 2016 (218) 998-4224 Underwood Falls speaking voices, the Mon-Fri 10-5; Sat 9:30-4 change was seamless. OPEN YEAR ROUND. Closed Sun. BATTLE LAKE And, when Battle “Oxydol’s Own Ma Backwoods Antiques at Bartertown / Katie’s Lake Perkins” began her Exit 55 (I-94, Exit 55 at Cty Rd 1) 21485 374th Ave • (218) 535-5000 Open 7 Days A Week - 10am - 5pm soap-drenched career (218) 998-3088 BartertownBattleLake.com in 1933, star Virginia Open Every Day - 10am - 5:30pm BUY • SELL • TRADE! Fun, fabulous treasures! Payne was just 23. So
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“You ain’t heard nothin’ yet!” The Jolson Story, a film bio of entertainer-withoutequal Al Jolson, propelled him once again to the top, this time as a radio star.
Whether appearing as Jack Benny’s naïve foil or starring in A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, the radio tenor was always an audience favorite.
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Making musical classics accessible: Eleanor Steber and Christopher Lynch, two stars of The Voice of Firestone.
flesh (or at least in print). NBC commissioned artist Sam Berman to create a Parade of Stars portfolio, featuring network performers.
Nearly 60 stars were caricatured on colorful 6-inch-by-7-inch cards, with Berman amplifying their most distinguishing characteristics. Among
them: pop-eyed comedian Eddie Cantor at his eye-poppingest, skinny-as-could-be
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ALLOUEZ
ANTIQUES
Many Quality Dealers!
“Hen-ree! Henry Aldrich!” “Coming, Mother.” Scrapes were always in store for the trouble-prone teen star of The Aldrich Family.
395 South Lake Ave. Duluth, MN 55802 218-625-2379
4101 E. 2nd Street Superior, WI 54880 (715) 398-0529 Located on Hwy. 2/53 OPEN YEAR ROUND 7 Days a Week 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dealer Space Available.
“Aren’t we devils?” Ralph Edwards filled the airwaves with goofy goings-on, as creator/ host of Truth or Consequences.
Open daily at 11 am
Furniture • Architecture • Glassware Art • Jewelry • Clocks • Pottery Sports • Seasonal • Coins
70+ Duluth’s Finest Antique Mall Dealers! 9,600 Square Feet! Located In Duluth’s Canal Park!
Comedian Jack Benny with a perennial comic prop, his violin.
antique Shopping in
‘up north’
WiSConSin SIREN - 54872
EARL - 54875 Prock’s Crocks & Antiques 10 mi NE of Spooner on Hwy 63 (715) 635-3655 OPEN: 7 days/week, 9am - 5pm www.ProcksCrocksAntiqueStoneware.com
RICE LAKE - 54868
Siren Antiques Collectibles & Gifts 24530 State Road 35/70 (715) 349-7573 OPEN DAILY: 10am - 5pm The coffee’s on... we’re waiting for you!
Earl
Primrose Parlor Antiques 417 N Main Street (715) 234-5849 OPEN: Tues-Sat: 10am - 5pm Charming Victorian structure; multi-dealer.
SHELL LAKE - 54871
CAMERON - 54822
Jean’s Antiques Collectibles & Gifts 24 5th Avenue (downtown Shell Lake) (715) 468-7035 OPEN: Thurs-Sat: 10-4 (Or by chance or appt.) 8,000 sq. ft. Glass, Furniture, Jewelry, & more
Red Cedar Mercantile Antiques 2 mi West of Cameron on Hwy 8 (715) 458-4931 OPEN: Thurs - Mon: 10am - 5pm Online: www.red-cedar-mercantile.com
CUMBERLAND - 54829
CHETEK - 54728
Years Ago Antiques & Collectibles 1367 2nd Ave. (Downtown) (715) 822-4625 OPEN: Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: 11am-3pm Mall; 20+ dealers selling a wide variety.
Time and Again Antique Mall & Estate Sales 606 2nd Street (Downtown Chetek) (715) 924-4000 • OPEN ALL YEAR! Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 11am - 5pm 35 Dealers • www.ChetekAntiques.com
AMERY - 54001
DALLAS - 54733
PhyllBea’s of Amery 845 Hwy 46 North • (1 mile north of downtown Amery - next to Super America.) OPEN: Sat: 10am-3pm; Sun: 11am-2pm Antiques, gifts & more - “All with a unique flair”. www.PhylBeasOfAmery.com & Facebook
Amery
Old Farmers Mercantile Historic Farmers Store on Main Street (715) 837-1919 • OPEN: Fri & Sat: 9 - 5 MON-THURS - CALL FOR HOURS! Quality Antiques / Clocks / 100+ Tractors / Collectibles / Unique Homemade Items.
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The most popular radio comic of the World War II era, Bob Hope, with zany sidekick Jerry Colonna.
Frank Sinatra at his scrawniest, and the “Schnozz,” Jimmy Durante, at his—well-schnozziest. Some of the stars, such as Milton Berle and Life of Riley’s William Bendix, made an eventual transfer to television, and are immediately recognizable. Others may take a bit of headscratching. Duffy’s Tavern, starring the show’s creator Ed Gardner as “Archie the Bartender,” was a radio hit. When Duffy’s disappeared from the air, so did Gardner.
Originally, the Parade of Stars portfolio was free for the asking. Nowadays, a complete set in its original folder can run $150; individual cards sell for $5 to $10, The folks from 79 depending on the star. Vista, Fibber When television Wistful McGee & Molly (Jim
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and Marian Jordan).
Hixton School House Antique Mall ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES AND FURNITURE Open 7 Days a Week | 10 am - 5 pm
Over 90 Dealers! Located halfway between the Twin Cities & Madison on I-94, Exit 105 - 1 Block off of Main Street in the Old High School
715-963-3500
ANTIQUE SHOPS in and around
EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
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1. Town & Country Antiques 2. Antique Emporium 3. Engelwood Antiques 4. Northwoods Antiques
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3 Town & Country 4 Antiques, Memorabilia & Collectibles OPEN An entertaining and Mon-Fri: 10-5 ever-changing Sat: 10-4 multi-dealer shop. Sun: 12-4
244 Main Street • Menomonie, WI
Antique Emporium
19 mi. East of Eau Claire, WI.
306 Main Street Downtown, Eau Claire, WI
715-832-2494
715-231-3222
S2020 Townshop Road Fall Creek, WI 54742
Northwoods Antiques ANTIQUES • ODDITIES • COLLECTIBLES ~ A Quirky Store ~ UY! B E Guy Houston W Downtown Osseo, Wisconsin
715-558-2793 ~ Open Most Days ~
A Proudly Owned Independent Antique Store
Mon-Sat • 10am to 5pm The area’s largest shop Located in a wonderful 1898 Masonic Temple and featuring a huge inventory of prints & frames, china & glass, jewelry, linens, books, collectibles, orientalia, etc. ~ Buying & selling since 1981 ~
Open Tues. thru Sat.- 11am-4pm Victorian furniture • vintage lighting tools • fishing lures • watches & clocks jewelry • linens • fine glass and china pictures • general line of antiques
715-877-3468 • Buy-Sell-Trade
Miller’s Antiques & Auction co. Specializing in stoneware, advertising, primitives & the unusual.
Antique store Hours
Over 70 antiques booths cover 11,000 sq ft. Also featuring gifts and home decor. Open 7 days/week Mon-Sat: 10-5; Sun: 11-5
(715) 963-4438 135 Interstate Road Hixton, WI 54635 Exit 105 off I-94
The kind of shop you’re glad to discover!
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm N8779 Hwy 95 East Hixton, WI 54635 Cell: 715-299-2543 Store: 715-963-1100
Located at the intersection of I-94 & Hwy 95, 1 block North of I-94
HISTORIC NEILLSVILLE, WISCONSIN 32 HISTORIC BUILDINGS, SPECIALTY SHOPS AND...
THE ROCKING CHAIR ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & GIFTS
442 Hewett St (Hwy 73) Neillsville, WI 54456 Open: Wed - Sat: 9:30am-5pm
715-338-0959
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Midtown Antiques
Celebrating our 25th Anniversary as the leading Antique Mall in the Upper Midwest.
Join us and take advantage of the many unique items and selected sales throughout the store with drawings for $25 & $50 gift certificates.
SATURDAY April 30th
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
SUNDAY May 1st
d n A 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
301 South Main Street, Stillwater, MN
651-430-0808
Regular hours are: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
(Extended summer hours (June-Sept) to 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.)
Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Neukom buys shop at Douglas & Hennepin --PRESS RELEASE MINNEAPOLIS— Antiques Bel Air has a new owner and a new name. On January 1, Tom Neukom bought the shop from Dorothea Calabrese, who founded the shop in September 2010 and four years later moved it from Hopkins to the outskirts of downtown Minneapolis. The shop, now Antiques Bel Air – Lowry Hill, is located at the corner of Douglas and Hennepin, one block south of the Walker Art Center in the Lowry Hill neighborhood. The door to the shop is nestled in the corner of an historic, 102-yearold brick apartment
The shop’s long history suits Neukom, who got interested in historic preservation 40 years ago in the south. Along the way, he started collecting European glassware, sterling silver, and higher end collectibles. By the time the major hotel company he worked for transferred him to the Minneapolis area 20 years ago, he was moonlighting as a dealer in fine antiques and rented space in
Tom Neukom and Dorothea Calabrese outside of Antiques Bel Air - Lowry Hill.
building. Antiques Bel Air – Lowry Hill continues a long tradition; two other antiques shops have preceded it in this location, filling its 1200 square feet with an untold number and variety of antiques for a total of 80 years.
Thurs - saT 10am - 6pm sun 10am - 5pm
210 North Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 351-7580 www.BeLightMn.com
10 am - 6 pm
651-430-1816
anTiques & ColleCTibles 101 n WashingTon sT. Vintage • Home Decor sT. Croix Falls, Wi 54024 Furniture • gourmet treats 715-483-7725 & so muCh more! 7 Rush City Facebook.com/gHostsintHeatticantiques • Dealer bootHs aVailable.
Hours: Fri. & Sat: 10am - 5pm • Sun: noon - 5pm
StaplesMillAntiques.com E-mail:
Over 500 fixtures in stock! St. Croix Valley Map 1-18-07
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Bob Johnson, and Reed Malom. Asked to characterize the shop, Neukom said he would quote his clients: “They say, ‘This is like a wonderful, old fashioned antique shop.’” He adds that dealers display sterling silver, vintage jewelry, oil paintings, period light fixtures--a complete variety, from the 17th century to Art Deco to rustic American to Mid Century Modern.
Let There Be Light Antiques
NEW STORE NOW OPEN!
Stark
several venues since. Antiques Bel Air – Lowry Hill has 14 dealers, with some partners counting as one. Former owner Dorothea Calabrese is still very involved. Others include Kathy Bronner, Bruce Hill, Jan Miller, Bob and Barb Struyk, John Reinhardt, Jon Bruning, Corey Ophus, Joyce Skeldon, Katherine Griffith, Jeremy Moore, Jon Straub, Sean Blanchette, Claire Steyaert, Carol Delisle,
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CALENDAR Editor’s Note: Calendar listings are published free of charge. Space preference is given to advertisers. Listings in bold type have paid display advertisements in The Old Times, and page numbers (if in this issue) are given. Please look for these ads, (either in this issue or the previous issue), for additional information. To be included in the calendar simply mail information to: The Old Times, P.O. Box 411, Sauk Centre, MN 55378-0411, or email the listing to Paul@TheOldTimes.com. The deadline for calendar listings is the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication. Because of the possibility of cancellations, we recommend that readers confirm the scheduling of an event before traveling any distance. Club information in the Club Directory is published on a rotating basis as space is available.\ MAJOR ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SHOWS / SALES / MARKETS MARCH 28, 2016 - APRIL 3, 2016 MINNEAPOLIS, MN: A Gathering of Friends Antique Market. March 31st, April 1st, 2nd, & 3rd. Thursday & Friday: 9am-8pm, Saturday: 9am-6pm, Sunday: 10am3pm. 6010 Lyndale Ave South (Bachman’s Flagship Store at 60th & Lyndale Ave South in Minneapolis). FREE Admission and FREE Parking. Info.: www. AGatheringOfFriends.net or (651)247-9935. Page 15. BISMARCK, ND: Crying Hill Antiques’ Bismarck Spring Antiques Show. April 2nd & 3rd. Saturday: 9am5pm; Sunday: 9am-4pm. Burleigh County 4H Building, 3715 E Bismarck Expressway. Admission: Saturday $3; Sunday FREE. Info.: (701)667-8894 or daleks@ earthlink.net. Page 1. BLOOMINGTON, MN: The 45th Annual Antique Bottle, Advertising & Stoneware Show and Sale sponsored by the North Star Historical Bottle Association. Sunday, April 3rd, 9:30am to 2:30pm. Knights of Columbus Building, 1114 American Blvd. W (1/4 mile west of Lyndale on American Boulevard). Special 45th Anniversary Admission: $2. Info.: Jeff Springer (651)500-0949 or Springer_Associates@yahoo.com. Page 11
Auction & Estate Sale Calendar The Old Times Auction & Estate Sale Calendar is a listing of auctions and estate sales advertised in The Old Times. The listing includes the location of the sale, the company name, the type of auction or sale and the page on which the advertisement can be found in this issue. (If no page is listed the advertisement appeared in the previous month’s issue.) March 31, 2016 Thursday 5:30 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Estate Consignment Auction– P 21 April 4, 2016 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Estate & Antique Auction– P 21 April 6, 2016 Wednesday 6:00 pm Center City, MN– Moe Auction Service Estate & Consignment Auction– P 21 April 11, 2016 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Estate & Antique Auction– P 21 April 14, 2016 Thursday 5:30 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Estate Consignment Auction– P 21 April 20, 2016 Wednesday 6:00 pm Center City, MN– Moe Auction Service Estate & Consignment Auction– P 21 April 25, 2016 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Fine Art & Estates Auction– P 21 April 28, 2016 Thursday 5:30 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Estate Consignment Auction– P 21 April 28 & 29, 2016 Thursday & Friday 9:00 am Wautoma, WI– W. Yoder Auction Services Large 2-Day Classic Car, Tractor, Sign, Country Store & Primitive Live and Online Auction– P 28
APRIL 4, 2016 - APRIL 10, 2016 MEDINA, MN: American Sporting Collectibles 21st Annual Show. Saturday, April 9; 9am-2pm. Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Highway 55, (4.5 miles west of I-494 on Highway 55). Admission: $5; Under 16 FREE. Information: www.AmericanSporting.net. Page 11.
ELKHORN, WI: Elkhorn Antique Flea Market. Sunday May 15th. Opens 7am rain or shine. Admission: $5. FREE Parking. No Pets. Walworth County Fairgrounds, Hwy 11. N.L. Promotions, LLC. Info.: (414)525-0820 or www.nlpromotionsllc.com. Page 13. MONTHLY MARKETS & OCCASIONAL SALES APRIL 4, 2016 - APRIL 10, 2016
LA CROSSE, WI: The 65th Annual La Crosse Logan Band Antiques Show. Proceeds benefit Logan High School Band and Student Scholarships. Saturday and Sunday, April 9th & 10th, 2016. Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am- 3pm. Logan HS Field House, 1500 Ranger Drive. Admission $4 (12 and under FREE). Info.: (608) 789-3318 or www. LoganAntiqueShow.webs.com. Page 13.
VICTORIA, MN: Antiques Worthwhile. A monthly market held the first Thursday, Friday, and Saturday each month. April 7th, 8th, & 9th. Thursday & Friday: 10am-6pm; Saturday: 10am-5pm. 1855 80th Street (just west of the Holiday gas station on Hwy. 5). Page 7.
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ST. PAUL, MN: Minnesota Antique Spectacular. Sponsored by Prime Promotions. Saturday & Sunday, April 16th and 17th; Saturday: 8am-6pm and Sunday: 8am-4pm. Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand, 1265 N Snelling Ave. (on Snelling Ave. 3 mi. N of I-94 and 2 mi. S of State Hwy 36). Admission: $6. FREE Parking. For information call: (612)961-3401 or visit www.MNAntiqueShows.com Page 24.
APPLE VALLEY, MN: Haupt Antiek Market: “Paris fling”. April 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th. Thurs: 9am-8pm, Fri: 9am-7pm, Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 11am-4pm. 7570 147th St W, Apple Valley, MN. Info.: (651)329-3871; or Deb@HauptAntiek.com, or www.HauptAntiek.com. Page 7.
NEENAH, WI: 19th Annual Appleton Antique Show & Sale. Sponsored by Friends of Hearthstone. Saturday & Sunday, April 16th and 17th; Saturday: 10am-5pm and Sunday: 11am-4pm. Tri-county Ice Arena, 700 East Shady Lane (100 miles N of Milwaukee; 30 miles S of Green Bay. Hwy 41 to Prospect Ave (BB) Exit. Folow signs). Admission: $6 (good both days); children under 16 FREE; strollers welcome. On-site concessions. Proceeds benefit Hearthstone Historic House Museum. Info.: (920)993-9817 or (920) 730-8204 or visit www. HearthstoneMuseum.org. Page 13.
SHAKOPEE, MN: How Quaint - A 4-Day Market held each month. April 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th. Thurs: 9am-7pm, Fri: 9am-6pm, Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 11am4pm. 714 1st Ave E (Hwy 101). Info.: (952)465-3887 or www.How-Quaint.com. See the “Spend A Day in the Country” ad for a more complete listing of shops in and around Shakopee - Page 7.
APRIL 18, 2016 - APRIL 24, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS, MN: The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue, was founded in 1929 by Swedish newspaper publisher Swan J.Turnblad. The Turnblad mansion, which houses the Institute, is on the National Register of Historic Places. For information about hours, exhibits and programs, call (612) 871-4907.
WHEATON, IL: 2016 Semi-annual National Civil War & Military Extravaganza Show & Sale. Saturday, April 23rd, 9am - 4pm. Dupage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester, (County Farm & Manchester). Admission: $9; Early Buyers: $25 at 8am. Zurko’s Midwest Promotions, Info: (715)526-9769 or www. ZurkoPromotions.com. Page 15 APRIL 25, 2016 - MAY 1, 2016 WAUKESHA, WI: Lake Country Antiques & Garden Show. April 29th, 30th and May 1st; Fri. 5pm-9pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-4pm. Waukesha Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd. (1-94 Exit 294, HWY. J South 1 mile to Northview Rd. West, 1/2 miles to show entrance). Admission: Adults $8; Children (15 and under) FREE. (Tickets valid all three days.) Catered food & desserts; Friday night cash bar. Info.: (262)968-4913 or www. AntiquesCenterAtWales.com. Page 13. WEST FARGO, ND: Crying Hill Antiques’ Fargo Spring Antiques Show. April 30th & May 1st. Saturday: 9am-5pm; Sunday: 9am-4pm. The Ag Building at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, 1805 W Main Avenue. Admission: Saturday $3; Sunday FREE. Info.: (701)6678894 or daleks@earthlink.net. Page 1. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA: Cedar Rapids Antique & Vintage Show. April 29th, & 30th. Fri 10-6; Sat 9-4. Hawkeye Downs Speedway, Main Expo Building, 4400 6th St SW. Admission: $6 (Good all 3 days). FREE Parking. Info.: (641)832-2700 or (507)269-1473 or: www.TownsendAntiquesShows.com. MAY 2, 2016 - MAY 8, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, MN: Twin City Postcard Club Spring Show. Saturday & Sunday, May 7th & 8th; Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm. Bloomington Armory, 3300 W 98th St. (2 blks. E. of France Ave. on 98th St. OR use the 98th St. exit from I-35W., turn West) Admission: General- $4; (Club Members- $3); Info.: Dave Johnson (651)426-3573 or www.TwinCityPostcardClub.com. Page 15 MAY 9, 2016 - MAY 15, 2016 ROCHESTER, MN: The Original Olmsted County Gold Rush Antique Show & Flea Market. Fri., Sat. and Sun. May 13th, 14th, and 15th; 8am-6pm all three days. (NOTE: NOT ON MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND THIS YEAR.) FREE Admission. Parking $5. Fairgrounds, Hwy 63 South, Rochester, MN. R. Townsend, Mgr. Info: (507)269-1473 OR (641)832-2700; www. TownsendAntiqueShows.com. Page 15.
APRIL 18, 2016 - APRIL 24, 2016
SPECIAL EVENTS / MEETINGS / CONVENTIONS EXHIBITS / MUSEUMS / GALLERIES
ST. PAUL, MN: The mission of the Minnesota Museum of American Art is to showcase art of the past and present, unleash the creative potential of our community, and inspire the artist in us all. The Minnesota Museum of American Art is located in St. Paul at 141 East 4th Street (on the corner of 4th and Robert Streets). Hours are Thurs: 11am - 6pm; Sat & Sun:10am - 4pm. Admission is FREE. For more information, call 651-797-2571 or visit www.mmaa.org. CLUB / ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY BLOOMINGTON, MN: North Star Blade Collectors. Since 1982, a club for all cutlery collectors. All ages are welcome. We meet at 10am on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Creekside Community Center, 98th & Penn Ave S, Bloomington, MN. Contact the club at www.NSBC.us. MINNEAPOLIS, MN: The Northland Antique Radio Club is a Twin Cities based club with nation-wide membership. We publish a quarterly newsletter and meet 4-5 times each year to swap, discuss, and learn about anything related to vintage radios. For information email: gif@usfamily.net, or write to NARC, PO Box 18362, Minneapolis, MN 55418 ST. PAUL, MN: The Great Lakes Match Club is a Twin Cities based club that focuses on collecting matches (matchbooks, matchcovers, matchboxes and matchrelated items). The club meets the first Sunday of every month, at 1000 Edgerton St. in the Conference Room. For more information, call Mark Quilling at 651-7729398 or Denise Alliegro at 651-426-5503. ST. PAUL, MN: Pen Enthusiasts Northern Society (P.E.N.S.) is a long-standing vintage Fountain Pen collectors group based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN and we are looking for new members. If you collect old fountain pens, newer collectible pens, would like to learn about them or meet other collectors, visit http:// PenEnthusiastsNorthernSociety.wordpress.com. We usually meet the third Friday of the month in the evening and have an informal program and trading. To verify meeting time and location and for more information contact Francis Bulbulian at FBulbul@comcast.net.
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CLASSIFIED ADS PRIMITIVE TO PRACTICAL: Lighted Signs, Toledo Lollipop Scales, Large Amount Of Decorative Collectibles For Everyone. Ask for DDS Areas @ Gateway Antique Mall, Rogers MN (763)-428-8286. Check Out Our Internet Store @ stores.ebay. com/ThreeRiversVariety. (0)
TELEPHONES: Over 85 different, genuine 1892-1983, parts, restorations. FREE Catalogue: We now offer our entire business for sale. phonecoinc@aol. com; (608)582-4124; www.phonecoinc.com. (11) ANTIQUE HARDWARE, lights, doors, etc. for older homes. 2,000 sq. ft. of stuff. Also, furniture hardware. NORTHWEST ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE, 981 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN. (651)644-9270 or email: pmanly8376@ aol.com (TFN)
WANTED MOVIE POSTERS WANTED. Highest Prices Paid. 1-sheets, lobbycards, glass slides, displays. Dwight Cleveland, POB 10922, Chicago, IL 60610-0922. (773)525-9152 / posterboss@aol.com. (6) WANTED TO BUY: Old comic books and old bubble gum cards. TOP PRICES PAID! Call Dave: (651)5030642 (BF12) PORTAGE CITY, WI or PORTAGE, WI bottles wanted. Serious collector. Call or text Tom. (608)697-3452
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FANTASTIC BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE IN DOWNTOWN BECKER, MINNESOTA. Two large buildings and empty lot for sale. Buildings currently house a Dealer’s Antique Mall in full running condition, open 6 days a week. Business can be included in the sale OR real estate can be purchased separately. Dealers now renting spaces wish the business to continue. For more information call Kyle Haller (320)266-4567 or (320)255-1911. (0)
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HUGE 2-DAY ALBANY, MN RETIREMENT, STORE CLOSING, AND BUSINESS LIQUIDATION AUCTION. Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2; 8:30am both days. Many Antique and Collectible items; antique and new wood working, shop, and hand tools; many blacksmith tools; pedal tractors, pedal cars, toys; collectible trac-
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tors and farm equipment. I-94 Exit #147 at Albany, then south and west approximately 3/10 mile to the Albany Fleet Store. Visit www.HenslinAuctions. com or www.MidAmericanAuctionInc.com. Look for “99328-Peternell_Auction.pdf” for brochure. (0)
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KANE COUNTY ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE FLEA MARKET. “Best in the Midwest or Anywhere.” Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, Illinois 60174 (between Route 38 and Route 64). 1st Sunday of every month and preceding Saturday afternoon. NEXT SHOWS: April 2nd & 3rd and April 30th & May 1st. Sat: Noon 5pm; Sun: 7am - 4pm. Admission: $5 each day. Children 12 and under FREE with parents. Parking FREE. Information: (630)3772252 or www.KaneCountyFleaMarket. com. (TFN)
**Always accepting quality consignments for upcoming auctions Call us at: 651-257-9119
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April 11th • Monday 6 pm
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Fine Art & Estates Auction April 25th • Monday 6 pm
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PO Box 411 • Sauk Centre, MN 56378 • Phone: (320) 351-6399 • Fax: (320) 352-5647 WRITERS PRODUCTION Britt Aamodt Pat Turner, Jim Billings Production Supervisor Les Broich Virginia Broich Tara Pitschka, Julie Holmqist Compositor Donald-Brian Johnson Amanda Thooft, Steve Ketcham Compositor Joan Sween PUBLISHER Paul Post Paul@TheOldTimes.com
MANAGING EDITOR Linda Simpkins Linda@TheOldTimes.com
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Just a country girl at heart: radio’s cornpone comedienne, Judy Canova.
The dean of Allen’s Alley: acerbic wit Fred Allen.
Smack Dab
“We now conclude another broadcasting day.”
audio recordings and memorabilia like the Parade of Stars, we can muscled its way in, the revisit these old friends Golden Age of Radio whenever we like--or no longer took center even make some new stage. But thanks to ones! Cont. from page 21
Looking for Space in Anoka? We’re Expanding and Have New Vendor Space Available! Monday thru Saturday 10-5;
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We Specialize in Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage, Mid-Century and Home Decor. Stop in and see us at our 100 year-old beautiful building or call for space details: 763-923-8456
“That’s right, you’re wrong!” Wacky bandleader Kay Kyser headed up the Kollege of Musical Knowledge.
Photo Associate: Hank Kuhlmann Donald-Brian Johnson is the coauthor of numerous books on design and collectibles, including Postwar Pop, a collection of his columns, and an upcoming second volume. A fan of oldtime radio, he also wrote the Golden Age of Radio revue, On The Air. Please address inquiries to donaldbrian@msn. com
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Antique Mall of Rogers 12860 Main Street Downtown, Rogers, MN
Ann & Jack’s Vintage Jewelry 1014 Mainstreet Downtown Hopkins, MN
Check Out Our New Location w/Grand Re-Opening Saturday, March 26th!
AMORÉ ANTIQUES ALWAYS OPEN! Mon-Sat: 10aM-5:30pM Sun: 11aM-5pM
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Irene is not only the subject of Lead Belly’s most popular song, “Goodnight, Irene,” but the name of the Hoenack’s Boston terrier, who has a bed at Hymie’s. Hoenack says Irene isn’t the couple’s only dog, but she is the only one well behaved enough to spend her days in the shop.
The beat goes on. The Hoenacks are music lovers who’ve created their own small label, Hymie’s Records, to release favorite artists. Cont. from page 10
more interested in streaming music than purchasing it. Still, vinyl has never been so irresistible. “A lot of ’60s and Foley ’70s albums came out originally on vinyl. So7 listening to the Rolling Stones on vinyl, that’s 25 an experience,” 95 said Laura. “It’s the artwork. It’s the depth of sound, compared to an iPod or CD. A record’s a tactile thing.” And for a collector that’s huge. You can
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Jodie’s Antiques & Treasures OPEN
7 Days A Week 10am - 5pm
118 W Broadway Monticello, MN 55362
763-295-1892
Specializing in Jewelry I-94, Exit 193 with a little bit of then North 6 blocks on Hwy 25 everything!
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Rogers Rogers
9 Shops
Spend a Whole Day!!
Antiques Downtown
Downtown Elk10/30/06 River 11:59:05 AM 309 Jackson Ave • Elk River, MN 55330
763-441-1818
(Travel the I-94/Hwy. 10 Loop)
OPEN EVERY DAY 10am - 6pm ~ Owner ~ Beth Ramsey
We Offer 10% Off everything On neW year’s Day, MeMOrial Day, July 4th, & labOr Day
Antiques & Collectibles 763-639-4004
month May through October!
I-94 Exit 193, north 6 blks. to corner of Hwy. 25 and River St.
MONTICELLO • (763)295-4444
Open 7 Days A Week - 10am to 5pm
GATEWAY Antique Mall • 763-428-8286 •
OPEN EACH DAY 10am-6pm Over 50 Dealers! 12825 Main St. • Rogers, MN 55374 (I-94 Exit 207 • 3 Blks S on right.) www.Gateway-AntiqueMall.com
NEW LOCATION!
12900 Main Street ROGERS, MN 55374 I-94 Exit 207 • 2 blocks south on left
• 15,000 Sq. Ft. Multi-dealer Mall • 2 floors featuring a full line of antiques & collectibles • Best prices in the area Flea Market • 1st Sunday every
ONLY 20 minutes from the Twin Cities!
763-428-0101 KRCollectibles@yahoo.com
h Open 7 Days a Week 10am - 6pm
Multi-Dealer Shop • Space Available
GRAND OPENING July 9, 10 & 11, 2010
Opened March 1, 2010 • Multi- Dealer Shop • Space Available
12905 Main Street • Rogers, MN 55374 I-94 Exit #207 • 2 blks south on right 12905 Main Street, Roger’s, MN 55374
Something For Everyone!
Antiques101@live.com
60 DEALERS on TWO FLOORS
763-428-0101 Hours: Monday – Saturday 10-6, Sunday – 11-5 Beth Wolf – owner Evie Sandberg - manager
Open Mon-Sat: 10-6; Sun 11-6 • 763-428-4873 HOME OF
THE VINTAGE JEWELRY COLLECTION
12860 Main St • Rogers, MN 55374
I-94 Exit 207 (3 blks S) • 20 min. from the Cities
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April 2016
The Old Times
Annual Spring Classic Car, Tractor, Sign, Country Store and Primitive WYoderAuction.com Attend in person, bid by phone, Absentee bid
OR BID LIVE ONLINE! Go to wyoderauction.com for info.
2 DAY AUCTION 9 AM STARTING AT
Directions: Yoder Auction Center N2475 13th Gateway & State Rd 21 (On Highway 21, – 3 miles West of Wautoma, WI OR 10 Miles East of I-39/ Hwy 51 – Next to Country Discount Grocery Store)
BOTH DAYS!!
Thursday, April 28 and Friday, April 29 ALREADY CONSIGNED; 1954 Ford yellow Sunliner convertible, 1951 Ford red convertible, 1960 Pontiac Bonneville convertible, 1929 Ford Model A roadster pick up convertible,1932 Nash 3 window coupe w/ rumble seat, 1927 Chrysler touring car, 1952 Plymouth 2-door (restored), 1948 Studebaker champion convertible, 1992 Mercedes Benz 500SL convertible, more cars arriving daily. OK Used Cars neon dealer sign, Studebaker dealer sign, National Railway sign , 48” Sinclair aircraft sign, vintage gambling machines, salesman samples , cash registers, bubble gum machine collection and 100’s of other items.
CALL US TODAY 920-787-5549 or 920-295-2644 TO GET YOUR ITEMS IN NATIONAL AND LOCAL PUBLICATIONS. BIDDING FOR THIS AUCTION WILL BE LIVE IN HOUSE AND LIVE ONLINE!
Terms: Cash, check, Visa & MasterCard (with 4% convenience fee). I.D. required to register. +10% Buyers fee, 5.5% sales tax. All sales final with no warranties. Announcements sale day supersede this and other printed material. Not responsible for accidents. Go to wyoderauction.com for online terms. Car buyers require a bank letter of guarantee. (See website for example.) W. Yoder Auction, LLC Registered Wisconsin Auctioneer: Wayne Yoder, #1977 N2475 13th Gateway • Wautoma, WI 54982
• Phone 920-787-5549 • Cell 920-295-2644 •
For more info and updates visit: WYoderAuction.com